BACARDI CUP 2005
2009
2011
A NEW TROPHY
THE MORE…THE MERRIER!
BMSW HAS A LITTLE SISTER
For a key crew member
Bacardi Cup expands and EFG joins the new Miami tradition
She lives in charming Newport, RI
Everyone knows that in order to sail a Star, you need an excellent skipper and a super crew. The importance of the crew is greater than on most sailboats. The reasons are many. First of all, the sail area is 285 sq. ft., when combined with the sleek hull and light weight, it propels the boat in the faintest of airs, while the flexible spar can be tuned to “de-power” when the breeze kicks up. Big muscles are required. The four-way action of the deck-mounted jib leads allow the team to carve the shape of the sail, keeping a good shape to match changing conditions. A simple harness allows the crew to get his weight out of the boat more efficiently. For several decades, Tito Bacardi took on the role of being the primary driver of the event. When asked why the Bacardi Cup was so popular, he replied. “I think the sailors like coming here because we treat them like family.” For years, Tito noticed the pride of the winning skipper when he got the first sip of the smooth BACARDI 8 Rum. Although the winning crew took the second sip, Tito was aware
In 2009, down in Coconut Grove, more sailing athletes joined the party when BACARDI expanded the Bacardi Cup to BACARDI Miami Sailing Week. New classes were invited to compete, additional circles of racing were added with more clubs running them and, most importantly… EFG Bank became involved. EFG Bank is part of EFG International, a global private banking group headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. EFG International operates in around 30 locations worldwide. And…they sure do like sailors. Charleston Race Week’s Randy Draftz added “Multi-class events provide a critical mass that can satisfy sponsorship interests and benefit event administrators, but they also challenge race committees so you need top-notch race officers. But one thing that single-class regattas can’t touch is the post-race party. With multi-class events, the parties are always the best value.” In 2016, the legendary Star Class will be joined by the J/70s, Viper 640, VX One and the newest
In
2011, BACARDI decided to spread the
fun up north so even more sailors enjoyed the famous BACARDI hospitality. For the first four years the event HQ was setup at Fort Adams State Park, but last year the location changed to Newport Yacht Club and the regatta became an in town event giving the sponsor much more brand exposure.
J/70s,
Viper 640, VX One joined by the Classic Day Racers (which includes beautiful classic boats such as S Class, Quincy Adams Interclub and a Watch Hill 15).
The BACARDI Newport
Sailing Week Hospitality Village is adjacent to the Newport Yacht Club premises, known for its outstanding hospitality. The Regatta Art exhibit calls home the picturesque Bowen’s Wharf. In Newport, the Charities of Choice are Sail To Prevail and Sailing Heals. All sailors and their fans get to enjoy the ambience of Newport, the Sailing Capital of the world.
participant, the A-Class Catamaran. What a party!
that there wasn’t a trophy for the crew even though a talented crew was essential to winning. At the Bacardi Cup of 2005, a beautiful trophy appeared with the name Trofeo Jose Argamasilla Bacardi (Tito Cup). Mark Strube proudly accepted it and certainly enjoyed the sip from “his” cup.
2011 G. Florent P. Rambeau
2012 X. Rohart P. Alexis Ponsot
2013 M. Mendelblatt B. Fatih
2014 L. Grael S. F.M. Gonzales
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2015 L. Grael S. F.M. Gonzales